Located approximately 30km from Kuching is Jong’s Crocodile Farm. It is located on the Kuching-Serian Road and was the next place I visited after visiting the orang utans in Semenggoh Wildlife Centre. I have read about this crocodile farm in sixthseal and the tourist guides. I have always been interested in reptiles especially snakes and crocodiles so this was not to be missed. Do you know crocodiles are actually living dinosaurs? They are the toughest survivor and many have predicted they will still be around after men’s extinction. That’s why they fascinate me so much.
To reach Jong’s Crocodile Farm you can always take the public bus or pay the local cab which is a van. I’d recommend taking a van because they would drop you somewhere not too far from crocodile farm. But it’s still quite a walk from where we were dropped off.
Entrance fee for adult is RM8 and RM4 for children under 12. The best time to visit is of course during feeding times at 11am and 3pm daily, you wouldn’t want to miss all the crocodile actions! Here, the staff was reeling away some pig livers for feeding session. The bound livers look like chickens from far don’t they?
Once the feed is in place, the crocodiles would emerge from the water and take aim. When they do that, their tail would also appear above the water and wag a little, it’s like a natural habit before making a strike. You’d think all the crocodiles would be attracted by the feed but only one or two were actually interested. The others wouldn’t be bothered lol, maybe it has been a routine and they are bored already.
When it’s ready it’d leap out from the water and take a huge snap at the feed. The impact was so strong it resulted in a big clapping sound that can even be heard from where we stood. FYI this photo was taken at least 20-30 meters away and I had to use the camera’s zoom to take this clear shot. The entire feeding session would last for about 20 minutes and the audience were clearly entertained. You can feel their excitement every time the crocodile leap out of the water.
Have you heard of Bujang Senang or Happy Bachelor? It was this legendary crocodile responsible for several killings along Batang Lupar River in Sri Aman area. As mentioned in Sarawak Tourism Board:
Bujang Senang’ or ‘Happy Bachelor’ was the name for a huge crocodile that grew to 19 feet and 4 inches. The crocodile is notorious as a man-eating ‘monster’. It had a well-formed and worn canines on its huge jaw. ‘Bujang Senang’ was well known back in 1993, when it went on its killing rampage around the Sri Aman area. The Batang Lupar River, which flows through Sri Aman, still conjures up fearsome images, as it was home to this legendary killer. It was struck down by a shotgun shell in Sg. Pelaban in Lingga Batang Lupar at Sri Aman.Jong’s Crocodile Farm now houses Bujang Senang’s remains, the skull. Taking a closer look certainly would give you chills, it’s just freaking big. Just compare its size with the lady in the background.. No wonder it was a monster, a bite and I think an adult human would be ripped into half.
Also featured is the shotgun and the ammo that was used to kill Bujang Senang. The ammo is four inch long! In the show room there are photos of its victims and the process of retrieving their bodies from Bujang Senang’s carcass. I tell you it is one of the most gruesome thing I have ever seen in my life.
Another crocodile skull on display, it is considered small compared to Bujang Senang’s.
Like humans, crocodiles do have genetic defects. This is a Tailless Crocodile which is placed in a cage of his own. It reminds me of a albino crocodile which I saw in Langkawi’s Crocodile Farm.
Crocodiles have to be separated according to sizes. That’s because crocodiles are cannibals and they would eat the smaller ones if they are hungry. I remembered watching a National Geographic documentary where young helpless crocodiles were eaten up by other adult crocodiles while their mother was away. Kinda sad.
These young crocodiles would grow up and also perform in the feeding time one day.
I found this crocodile particularly interesting. It appears like he’s having a great time being bathed from the flowing water lol. Well it was really a hot afternoon so I could understand.. Well that’s all for the first part. I have to split this into two parts as there are just too many photos to show :) On the second part there will be photos of the other animals in Jong’s Crocodile Farm. They don’t house only crocodiles here. Other animals featured are fish, mongoose, birds and even bears!
The first time I saw crocodiles was when I’m in primary school and my parents brought me to this famous park in Batu Gajah, Perak. I was scared when I saw their teeths!
the staff at the counter are very rude ti the customer.
they should be polite while attending customer.
looks scrary.. I can’t remember when I last saw a crocodile.
To Jason, talking about Batu Gajah, I only remembered the horror hut I went in the amusement park. What park was that called ?
As I randomly read about malaysian blogs, i found yours. I love your journal and pictures. It is nice to know more of malaysia. Keep it up..
Amazing shots !
wooo crocs….haven’t seen a croc for sometime. Do they sell croc meat dishes? XD haha sorry for sounding sick.
I know I have been to one crocodile farm in Sabah probably Sandakan. But I didn’t take great pictures as you did.
There was a river in Bakar Bata near Alor Star where there were crocodiles in it. I went there during the school holidays and was on a little boat crossing it. I didn’t know why I was so brave then.
Crocs..no pics of “the process of retrieving their bodies from Bujang Senang’s carcass.” ?
bujang senang’s skull kept me starring for somewhile. nice!
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We are one company in Iran, we want to make one farm in Iran, so we are looking to buy egg, child, adult of crocodiles from you. please inform us can we have meeting in malaysia with you for disscution about this?If you arent seller, can you introduce us some seller?
vk: Farzad, this is the contact I found off google
Address:
Jong’s Crocodile Farm
Siburan, 29Km Kuching-Serian Road
93250 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel:6082-24 2790
Fax:6082-25 4436
You can try calling them up
You can call us, we can supply crocodiles for you.
Best regards,
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Saeed Asadi, the manager of Donyae Zire Ab Co. and Picasso Aquarium
fish-store in Iran.
We are working on fishes and aquarium equipments and other water animals.
We are looking for about 100 pcs of small crocodile which
it seems you know who is producing them.
Can you give me any information of the Jong’s Crocodile Farm or the way I can contact them?
Kind regards,
Saeed Asadi,
Picasso Aqquarium
Batu Gajar croc farm closed.Langkawi,Sandakan,Tuaran,Kuching and Miri also hav croc farm.I like croc very much,as I know many restaurant in Sandakan sell croc meat dishes.Sandakan market and the croc farm sell raw meat also.1 borneo also has this croc meat selling.They told me the meat is cook as soup and other dishes.The meat is look like chicken,but a bit white and a bit hard.Taste like chicken also.I love croc,man.
I’m heading to Jong’s Croc Farm this afternoon and very much looking forward to it!
Thanks for letting me have a brief “look” before seeing the actual place!
i wish someguy would produce a documentary about this legendary monster croc……this is no fable its real!!
i want to buy a baby crocodile. Please e-mail me at ice_prince1989@hotmail.com
I want to buy eggs of crocodile to hatch . Please e-mail me on tazden@hotmail.com
thanks
I’m urgently looking for crocodile eggs to buy, please email me on ab.ansari@yahoo.com
Thanks & regards
there crocodile farm is larger den langkawi d
hi, can i share ur pics in my blog? thanks
why there must be a different ticket price for sarawakian and west malaysia